DW/145 Fire Damper Selection
Masonry
Wall
DW/145 Method 1
DW/145 Method 2
DW/145 Method 3
DW/145 Method 7
Does the damper
protect an escape
route or an area with
sleeping risk?
YES
Does the proposed fire damper model
have an ES classification with a test
report/assessment for this method in
the proposed supporting construction
(EN1366-2/EN13501-3)?
YES
YES:
select this
fire damper
model
YES
YES:
select this
fire damper
model
YES
YES:
select this
fire damper
model
NO
NO
No: Select a different fire damper
model and/or manufacturer
Select
supporting
construction
Dry
Wall
DW/145 Method 1
DW/145 Method 2
DW/145 Method 4
DW/145 Method 5
Will the fans be turned
off in the occurrence
of a fire or
smoke alarm?
NO
Does the proposed fire damper model
have an E classification with a test
report/assessment for this method in
the proposed supporting construction
(EN1366-2/EN13501-3)?
Curtain fire dampers are not recommended
for closure against continuing air flow
NO
No: Select a different fire damper
model and/or manufacturer
Fire
Curtain
DW/145 Method 6
YES
Does the proposed fire damper model
have an E classification with a test
report/assessment for this method in
the proposed supporting construction
(EN1366-2/EN13501-3) or a test
report/assessment to BS476-20/22?
NO
No: Select a different fire damper
model and/or manufacturer